HAZMAT Training

Respond to Incidents Involving Hazardous Materials. The purpose of ERGT’s HAZMAT course is to provide personnel with the skills and knowledge required to safely combat incidents involving hazardous materials.

HAZMAT training outcomes include the ability to select, don, test and safely operate appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment for an incident involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances.

Course Availability

• The HAZMAT training course is available through corporate group bookings at our Perth, WA and Darwin, NT Safety Training Centres. Please enquire for more information.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for these Nationally Recognised Units of Competency are:

PUAFIR324 Render hazardous materials incidents safe

• Recognise a hazardous materials incident

• Identify and assess hazards

• Assist with the development of plan for the mitigation of HAZMAT incident

• Assist with the implementation of plan for mitigation of HAZMAT incident

• Assist with the review of the plan

PUAFIR308 Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident:

• Select, don and test personal protective and equipment

• Work in area of operation

• Complete operations

Training Standard Pre-requisites
Trainees must have obtained the Unit of Competency for the units prescribed below before attending this HAZMAT training course. PUAFIR210 Prevent injury is the pre-requisite unit for PUAFIR324 Render hazardous materials incidents safe.

PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit is the pre-requisite unit for PUAFIR308 Employ personal protection at a hazardous materials incident.

ERGT Desired Skills and Knowledge

It is recommended that participants are full time employees and existing members of an emergency response team. They will have the skills and corresponding knowledge of how to:

• respond to fire emergencies,

• operate fire extinguishing equipment such as fire hoses, branches and extinguishers,

• undertake search and rescue,

• operate breathing apparatus, and;

• identify hazards and applying control measures according to procedures.

Medical and Health Standards
A medical certificate is not required for this course, however a health questionnaire and declaration of fitness will be required at course registration. Please contact ERGT for any concerns regarding completion of practical training and assessment requirements and to discuss options for reasonable adjustments.

Additional Requirements
A government issued photo identification and valid USI is required for course registration.

Structure and Assessment

• The HAZMAT training course is delivered through classroom presentations, group discussions, practical demonstrations and practical exercises. Trainees will demonstrate their competence through both a written and practical assessment.

Skills Maintenance:

• In alignment with industry expectations and to ensure ongoing competence and capability ERGT recommends skills maintenance be conducted every 2 years.

Authority Regulator

• Nationally Recognised Training is regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), which is the national regulator for Australia’s vocational education and training sector